THE VETERINARY SCIENCE 



Symptoms. — There is an ex- 

 treme irritation followed by a 

 watery discharge from the af- 

 fected parts. The hair falls off 

 in patches. It usually makes its 

 first appearance in the vicinity of 

 the mane and tail, but gradually 

 spreads all over the body. All 

 doubt as to the actual presence 

 of mange may be dispelled by 

 the examination under the micro- 

 scope of the scales from the af- 

 fected parts. If mange be the 

 cause of the irritation the mange 

 insect may be seen. 



Treatment. — The treatment 

 must be directed toward the kill- 

 ing of the insect. If the hair is 

 long, clip it off. Wash the body 

 all over with lukewarm water 

 and a little soap, after which ap- 

 ply either of the following 

 washes: 



Fig. 32. 

 The Mange Insect, Magnified. 



Carbolic Acid = . . . . J4 ounce or 1 dessertspoonful 



Sweet Oil l pmt. 



Mix and shake well together. Rub it around the head, 

 neck and shoulders the first day. The second day rub it 

 around the chest, belly and over the back. The third day 

 put it over his hind quarters and legs. It is best not to go 

 over the whole body at once, as too much of the carbolic acid 

 will be absorbed into the system and may cause poisoning. 

 Another very good wash, and one we think better than the 

 above, is: 



Creolin 2 ounces or 8 dessertspoonfuls. 



Rain Water 1 quart. 



Shake well and rub in thoroughly all over the skin, twice 

 a week, until the parasites are killed. This is by far the 

 cheapest and best remedy known — a case may be cured for 

 ten cents. To prevent the disease from spreading to others, 

 wash with carbolic water everything that has come in con- 



